• Army and Monarchy in Morocco: Rebellion, Allegiance and Reforms 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Taylor & Francis , 2018 , Article)
      The study of the complex relationship between army and monarchy in Morocco provides support for the argument that coup-proofing and institutionalisation enable civil leadership to enhance and maintain civilian control over ...
    • Building an Integrated Missile Defense Architecture for Gulf States: Perceptions, Capabilities and Challenges 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Gerlach Press , 2016 , Book chapter)
      Ballistic missile defense (BMD) plays an important role in the defense planning of all GCC members, involving huge investments with strong reliance on US assistance. This is a major concern in relations with regional ...
    • Challenges of Palestinian Security Sector Reform: Blame Israeli Occupation or Internal Political Fragmentation? 

      Saidy, Brahim ( International Publishing House for China's Culture , 2014 , Article)
      The debate on Security Sector Reform (SSR) in Palestine has emerged within the context of the peace process between Israel and Palestinians, in particular following the Oslo agreement in 1993. There are different perceptions ...
    • GCC’s Defense Cooperation: Moving towards Unity 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Foreign Policy Research Institute , 2014 , Article)
      For more than 30 years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has attempted to establish a collective defense regime to protect its six members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This ...
    • The Gulf Cooperation Council’s Unified Military Command 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Foreign Policy Research Institute , 2014 , Article)
      This study seeks to examine the following questions: why did GCC decide to establish this military command? Why has the creation of this been so progressive in terms of Gulf defense cooperation? What are the characteristics ...
    • L'OTAN et le Maghreb 

      Saidy, Brahim ( L'Harmattan , 2014 , Book)
      Le Maghreb n’a jamais eu de place majeure dans les politiques et les stratégies de l’OTAN. Pourtant, après la chute de l’Union Soviétique, des approches visant à intégrer dans un dispositif coopératif simplifié les États ...
    • Le partenariat du Maroc avec l’OTAN : un cran de sécurité supplémentaire 

      Saidy, Brahim ( L'Harmattan , 2014 , Book chapter)
      Les relations du Maroc avec les pays membres de l’OTAN au cours et après la période de la Guerre froide s’expliquent par sa politique pro-occidentale depuis son accès à l’indépendance, mais aussi par la conception qu'il a ...
    • Qatar and Rising China: An Evolving Partnership 

      Saidy, Brahim ( SAGE Publications , 2017 , Article)
      This article explores the Qatari perception of the partnership with China on the basis of three factors: globalisation, the absence of a legacy of colonialism and the principles of non-intervention and respect for state ...
    • Qatari-US military relations: context, evolution and prospects 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Taylor & Francis (Routledge) , 2017 , Article)
      Military cooperation is one of the most intriguing dimensions of the Qatari-US relationship. It has progressively evolved, driven by a changing geopolitical landscape and security threats in the Middle East. In fact, it ...
    • QATAR’S DEFENSE POLICY: SMART CHOICES OF A SMALL STATE 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Institute of International Affairs , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Defense policy of Qatar to a great extent depends on the geopolitical situation in the Middle East and it’s heavily affected by the instable relations with the Gulf neighbors. Qatar has conducted a defense policy ...
    • Security Sector Reform in the Maghreb: Finding a Realistic Approach 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis , 2020 , Other)
      Security sector reform (SSR) is a key concern in the current landscape of political transition towards democracy in the Maghreb. It is particularly important given the fundamental and historical roles played by the security ...
    • Small States and the New Security Environment : Qatar’s Military Power and Diplomacy: The Emerging Roles of Small States in International Relations. 

      Saidy, Brahim ( Springer, Cham , 2020 , Book chapter)
      Qatar has sought political and military shelter for strategic protection and for enhancing the country’s regional and international profile. Qatar’s experience highlights that a small state does not ensure its security ...
    • إصلاح القطاع الأمني في البلدان المغاربية: نحو إيجاد مقاربة واقعية 

      اسعيدي, إبراهيم; Saidy, Brahim ( المعهد المغربي لتحليل السياسات , 2020 , Article)
      يمثل إصلاح القطاع الأمني (SSR) مصدر قلق رئيسي في المشهد الحالي للانتقال السياسي نحو الديمقراطية في البلدان المغاربية، كما أنه يكتسي أهمية خاصة بالنظر إلى الأدوار الأساسية والتاريخية للأجهزة الأمنية ودورها في الحفاظ على ...